Perimenopause treatment & side effects
Perimenopause treatment & things that can help decrease Perimenopause symptoms Stop smoking, because it impairs the functioning of your ovaries. Keep a menstrual diary, including dates, flow, and moods, so you will know what worsens your symptoms. See the blank diary at the end of this booklet. If possible maintain a normal body weight via […]
Testosterone in women explained
Testosterone in women is vital for hormone balance, normal levels of libido and general well-being. Testosterone Introduction I couldn’t care if I never had sex again! I’m too tired! Forget the sex, I just wish I had some energy! I do it for him, not for me! I love him, but I just don’t […]
Signs & Symptoms of Testosterone Deficiency
Causes of Testosterone Deficiency in Women Disruption to Testosterone Production High Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin (SHBG) Levels Oestrogen Tablets and Oral Contraceptives Non-Hormonal Drug Therapies Disruption to Testosterone Production When areas in the body responsible for directly or indirectly producing testosterone (the ovaries, the brain and the adrenal glands) are diseased or compromised, the result is […]
Testosterone treatment for women
Testosterone Treatment for Women The majority of female patients with testosterone deficiency exhibit reduced sexual drive and/or unexplained lethargy and fatigue. They may also experience altered mood. Management requires a multidisciplinary, integrated approach. This should be co-ordinated by a suitably trained medical practitioner. Specific medical conditions such as iron deficiency, abnormal bleeding, diabetes, depression and […]
Testing for low testosterone
Testing for low testosterone has to be done before starting any treatment. Below is a summary of hormone blood test values that are tested for and the corresponding normal adult levels (Non-pregnant women): GH — 0 to 8 ng/mL FSH  — 3 to 20 mIU/mL LH  — <7 mIU/mL HCG  — Negative unless pregnant Progesterone […]
Questions about AndroFeme testosterone cream
We get asked so many questions about using AndroFeme testosterone cream for women. Here are a few of the most popular questions….. and answers: Q. Why do women need testosterone? A. In women, as with men, testosterone plays a crucial role in sexual motivation (libido), energy levels, mood and bone metabolism. Women produce testosterone from the […]
Why do women develop low libido?
Anyone can experience low libido at any point in their lives. For women, low libido might present itself as early as the time of puberty. This is normally due to a genetic disorder. On the flip side, it can develop suddenly around the menopause years as levels of hormones change and re-adjust. Low libido can […]
What is Low Libido?
The term “libido” is also known as “sex drive”. It’s what makes sexual fantasy, arousal and sexual enjoyment possible. Low libido should not be dismissed as unimportant. It is a serious condition that reaches far beyond sexual feelings. It can also diminish psychological health and well-being, not to mention have a huge impact on personal […]
The signs & symptoms of low libido
What are the Signs and Symptoms of Low Libido? A woman with low libido does not experience sexual excitement often. Her ability to find pleasure in sex is limited. Erotic pictures, language or touch are not stimulating to her. She may masturbate infrequently in preference to intercourse, or not masturbate at all. She may engage […]
Low libido treatment options
Testosterone plays a major role in sexual desire and performance, therefore testosterone replacement therapy is very effective when used a slow low libido treatment in women Testosterone and Women Most women recognize testosterone is a male hormone that helps produce sperm and is responsible for the male secondary sex characteristics, such as large muscles, deep voices, and beards. However, women also need […]